Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
macvaughiana
ID:
913978

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.González, Lizb.Hern. & E.Ramírez

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Ibugana 15(1-2): 46 (2007 publ. 2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913313



Common Names

  • Malaxis macvaughiana
  • Macvaughiana Malaxis
  • Macvaughiana Orchid


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Description

Malaxis macvaughiana (also called MacVaugh's Adder's Mouth, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, green, ovate leaf. It is native to Mexico and can be found in wet, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Malaxis macvaughiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malaxis macvaughiana is white with a yellow lip, and has a pleasant fragrance. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malaxis macvaughiana is an evergreen herbaceous perennial, growing to a height of 30-50 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division, which should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Malaxis macvaughiana

Malaxis macvaughiana can be found in the tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Malaxis genus

Malaxis abieticola, Malaxis acianthoides, Malaxis adolphii, Malaxis alamaganensis, Malaxis alvaroi, Malaxis andicola, Malaxis apiculata, Malaxis aurea, Malaxis bayardii, Malaxis boliviana, Malaxis boninensis, Malaxis brachyrrhynchos, Malaxis brachystachys, Malaxis buchtienii, Malaxis bulusanensis, Malaxis cardiophylla, Malaxis carnosa, Malaxis casillasii, Malaxis chevalieri, Malaxis chica, Malaxis cipoensis, Malaxis cogniauxiana, Malaxis contrerasii, Malaxis crispifolia, Malaxis cumbensis, Malaxis densiflora, Malaxis discolor, Malaxis domingensis, Malaxis elliptica, Malaxis excavata, Malaxis fastigiata, Malaxis greenwoodiana, Malaxis hagsateri, Malaxis hieronymi, Malaxis hispaniolae, Malaxis histionantha, Malaxis hoppii, Malaxis intermedia, Malaxis iwashinae, Malaxis jaraguae, Malaxis javesiae, Malaxis johniana, Malaxis katangensis, Malaxis labrosa, Malaxis lagotis, Malaxis leonardii, Malaxis lepanthiflora, Malaxis lepidota, Malaxis licatae, Malaxis lobulata,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-458290: Based on the initial data import
Roberto González Tamayo (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.González' in the authors string.
Lizbeth Hernández Hernández: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lizb.Hern.' in the authors string.
María Elisabeth del Carmen Ramírez Medina (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Ramírez' in the authors string.